It’s been 10 years since the bottom fell out of the newspaper business. One of the high profile casualties of the Great Recession, metropolitan dailies lost advertisers galore: real estate with the collapse of the housing market, cars dealers with the collapse of the auto industry, and classified advertising, which all went online to sites such as craigslist.

Reporters and editors were axed by the thousands, papers got smaller and went online or shut down completely. It took billionaire oligarchs such as Carlos Slim to save the New York Times and Jeff Bezos to save the Washington Post. It got so bad that Warren Buffett warned investors to not buy newspapers under any circumstances.

The Chatham Community Library will host a four-part film series entitled "Focus on Women" beginning on Thursday, March 8th, at 1 p.m. The kick-off coincides with International Women's Day and is in celebration of Women's History Month.

Films in the series include:

· March 8, 1 p.m.: She's Beautiful When She's Angry (2014). This documentary looks at the "...buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women's movement from 1966 to 1971" and is directed by Mary Dore. It was nominated twice in 2014 and 2015 for Best Documentary.

· March 14, 12 p.m.: Miss Representation (2011). Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Kimberlee Acquaro, this film, "explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman." In 2011, the film won the Women Film Critic Circle's award for Best Theatrically Unreleased Movie by or About Women and also received a nomination at the Sundance Film Festival.

· March 21, 12 p.m.: The Hunting Ground (2016). This documentary focuses on, "... rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families" and is directed by Kirby Dick. It received an Oscar nomination in 2016 for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song.

When you get a cancer diagnosis, the first few weeks are a whirlwind. There are tests to be done, doctors to be seen, information to be conveyed and plans to be made. As a patient, you are in shock and trying hard to focus your mind on what the doctors are saying. You don’t focus a lot on any other issues—like what your life will be like once your treatments are finished. All you care about—all you can think about—is "Get that cancer out!"

It’s not hard to ignore the question of what happens after that, because among all the things doctors discuss with you at such times, the long-term effects of the treatments they propose are almost never discussed—and if they are, it’s very seldom in depth. At one point or another, the patient hears or reads the happy catch-phrase "your new normal." By referencing what life was like before cancer ("normal"), the phrase conjures up images of a return to that condition. Maybe minus a prostate or a section of colon or a breast…. Maybe with a risk for lymphedema. Hence the "new." But otherwise, a return to your old self, your old life.

However, the "new" in "new normal" includes a lot of other changes that many cancer survivors experience but are not warned about—changes that may preclude a return to your old life. Prominent among them is fatigue. Not "tiredness" like you get when you’ve worked hard doing yardwork all day, but "fatigue"—a condition of diminished ability to function at your customary level and duration due to physical weakness and exhaustion that is unrelieved by rest.

On March 31, starting at 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. come and meet all the folks on the Siler City Development Organization, and listen to some wonderful music and enjoy the festivities with Cousins Maine Lobster, Pupusas y Tacos and Sweet Funnel Cakes from Michael and Cara.

The music will start at 10 a.m. with Pete Pawsey, Joe Woodson, and Chris Crowder then at 1 p.m. Nu Blu hits the stage with some of their famous originals. Vendors must pre-register, 10x10 space is only 15.00 and admission is free. Vendors selling Jewelry, Crafts, Antiques, Services, Cosmetics, Direct Sales, please simply go ahead on line pay and register at http://www.oasisopenairmarket.com/vendor-application- space-request.html Any 501c in Siler City is welcome to register and attend free just supply us with your ID at the time of registration, space is limited so please register early.

Opening will begin with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Color Guard at 10 a.m. Farmers market is also kicking off their season that morning.

The Siler City Development Organization (SCDO) is a non-profit organization committed to making Siler City a thriving place to live, work, and play. By working with both public and private partners, SCDO aims to foster growth in Siler City’s local economy and build a sense of community between all residents.

Key Beliefs of SCDO are: Public and private partners need to unite around a common vision for the town. Downtown is the heart of Siler City and should be nurtured first. We must grow in a way that distinguishes us from suburban areas and connects our neighborhoods. Redevelopment and infill development are critical components of our economic development strategy. Everyone brings something to the table and all skills need to be engaged in creating the town’s future. Diversity strengthens our community. Nurture future leaders.

Come celebrate this and more at the Oasis Siler City’s Open-Air Market 131 S Chatham Ave. Siler City 27344. First big Music Event is Friday March 16, 2017 with High on the Hog BBQ and Bert Wray Blues Band.

The History and Specter of American Decline

The Lindgren Lecture, sponsored by the Shared Learning Association, Chapel Hill, will feature Michael H. Hunt, Ph.D., Emerson Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UNC, Chapel Hill, speaking on The History and Specter of American Decline, Friday, March 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Expand Church, 114 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Since achieving his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University, Dr. Hunt has focused his entire professional career on studying decades of America's involvement in world politics. Therefore, during this lecture, he will share his perspective about how America is now declining in its role and influence in world politics.

In addition to numerous commentaries, reports and reviews, Dr. Hunt's text pub-lications, including those reissued and translated into Chinese, include: *Arc of Empire: American's Wars from the Philippines to Vietnam, co-authored with Steve I. Levine, 2012, 2014; *A Vietnam War Reader: A Documentary History from American and Vietnamese Perspectives, 2010; *The American Ascendancy: How the U.S. Gained and Wielded Global Dominance, 2007, 2009; *The World Trans-formed, 1945 to the Present: A Documentary Reader, 2004, 2014.

Also, he has received many awards, distinctions and fellowships, e.g.: *the Out-standing Academic Title for The American Ascendance, 2007; *course development award for Curriculum on Peace, War and Defense, UNC, 1993; and *visiting scholar grant, Fairbank Center for East Asian Studies, Harvard University, 1991.

Northwood High School Reunion

The Northwood High School 1971-1999 Reunion Committee invites all NHS faculty and alumni to the second reunion of classes. This event is held periodically to bring old friends together to become reacquainted and reminisce on the fun care free days of high school.

**Please include the year of graduation and your email address on the Memo line of your check/money order or in Pay Pal Comments and include the names of ALL people (self-included) for whom you are registering**